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Ecosystem Ecology

Variation in carbon cycling impacts of an invasive grass (Microstegium vimineum) across an urban-rural gradient in Southern Appalachian forests

Poster Number:  157 Presenter/Primary Author:  Matt Craig Although there is broad recognition that invasive species can alter ecosystem processes, little is known about how other factors influence such impacts.

Understanding litter decomposition in drylands: Is litter abrasion an important abiotic factor?

Poster Number:  156 Presenter/Primary Author:  Melanie Peterson Drylands comprise approximately 40% of the global land cover and about 20% of the global soil organic carbon (C) pool (Lal, 2004).

StreamChem DB and cross site synthesis

Working Group Reports Final reports:  Final report_StreamChem DB and cross site synthesis.docx Cross-site studies are a useful for understanding ecosystem processes and placing findings into a broader context. Session:  Working Group Session 6 - Thursday Room Assignment:  Longs Peak - Keyhole (60)

 
 
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